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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.56, 130.46 and 57.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.56, 130.46 and 57.68 is: 79.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.56 : 130.46 = 57.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.56/130.46 = 57.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.56x = 130.46 × 57.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.56x = 7,524.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,524.93/94.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.58

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